2021 YLC APPLICATION

WHAT IS THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL?

A youth-led group of high school students in the Yakima Valley, creating a positive impact through philanthropy and leadership. The program includes monthly meetings to strengthen nonprofit, leadership, and equity awareness. With the guidance of YVCF staff and community members, the YLC will make grant funding recommendations to local nonprofits of a total of $50K in 2021.

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YLC MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO: 

• Develop leadership and communication skills.

• Meet other young leaders from the Valley.

• Provide a unique perspective and discuss issues facing the community.

• Increase awareness of local community programs and nonprofits.

• Volunteer and earn community service hours.

• Receive a small stipend for participating.

HOW DO I APPLY/JOIN JYLC?

The program is available to Yakima Valley high school students and applications will open in the fall. The application is simple with a brief essay required to answer three questions.

Responses to each question should be no longer than 250 words, but a minimum of 100 words. Essay questions include:

• Why would you like to serve on the Youth Leadership Council?
• Describe something you appreciate about your community and something you would like to change about it.
• What are a couple of things you are most proud of? Why?

The selected students will be notified by December 21st, 2020. 

MEETING SCHEDULE & DETAILS:

Zoom or in-person meetings after school on Mondays from January – July. There will be three meetings a month. Two are required meetings and one optional short check-in meeting in between. The meeting schedule dates and times are subject to change depending on circumstances and student needs.  Current YLC Schedule:

January:

Monday, January 11th – Required

Monday, Jan 18^th – Optional (Check-in)

Monday, Jan 25^th – Required

February:

Monday, Feb 8^th – Required

Monday, Feb 15^th – Optional (Check-in)

Monday, Feb 22^nd – Required

March:

Monday, March 8^th – Required

Monday, March 15^th – Optional (Check-in)

Monday, March 22^nd – Required

April:

Monday, April 12^th – Required

Monday, April 19^th – Optional (Check-in)

Monday, April 26^th – Required

May:

Monday, May 10^th – Required

Monday, 17^th – Optional (Check-in)

Monday 24^th – Required

June:

Monday, June 7^th – Required

Monday, June 14^th – Optional

Monday, June 21^st - Required

July:

If needed.

Meeting Times:

Required meetings will be two hours long, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Optional check-in meetings are an hour-long from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Meeting times are subject to change depending on circumstances and student needs.

Meeting Location:

Meetings will be over Zoom until further notice.